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Flying the BANTAM
We recommend completing your first flights with your new wing in
calm conditions. This will give you the opportunity to get to know your
glider. Launches and ground handling on a training hill will also help to
familiarise yourself with the paraglider.
Take off
General
The pilot has the responsibility to check that their entire equipment is
in full working order. In particular, the wing, harness and the parachute.
Immediately before launch we recommend the following pre-flight
check, which should be conscientiously performed before every take
off. Sadly, many launch accidents result from an omitted pre-flight
check.
1. Buckled-up: leg and chest straps are connected, chin strap on the
helmet is closed
2. Clipped-in: risers are not twisted, speed system is correctly
connected, carabiners are locked
3. Lines: A-lines are on top, all lines are sorted and free of knots, brake
lines run cleanly through the low friction rings
4. Canopy: wing is laid out on launch in an arc with leading edge open
5. Wind and air space: wind is suitable for take off, air space is clear
The BANTAM distinguishes itself by its easy inflation behaviour (both
during forward and reverse launch) and without wanting to hang back.
The wing climbs cleanly and directly without a tendency to overshoot.
Confident launches can only be learnt by practise – there is only a
limited knowledge to be gained from books and descriptions. So here
is a tip: Use every opportunity on a training hill to perfect your launch
technique. Ideally, have an experienced colleague or instructor with
you to provide feedback.
Weight range
Your paraglider is certified for a stipulated weight range. If you fly
the glider outside this range, you are outside the operating limits of
the equipment. Therefore the paraglider does not conform to the flying
characteristics determined during the certification process – this
means your certification is no longer valid.
With greater
wing-loading the take
off speed, as well as
the dive after taking
off, is increased.
Please consider
this when choosing
your launch site and
conditions!
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